Their first place helped them to play in the final tournament.

The final tournament is played out in the winter months.

Since 2006-07, the winner is decided through a final four tournament.

He went on to be picked for the final tournament.

As of 2010, they have not qualified to the final tournament.

He was also part of the squad for the final tournament.

Soviet officials agreed to allow players to leave if they played one final tournament with the national team.

So why should the season's final tournament be any different?

Since 2011 the final tournament is played with eight teams.

At the end of the round, the top team in each group advanced to the final tournament.